The low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has developed into a tropical depression, to be named “Ada” in the country, the weather bureau said.
“Ada” is the country’s first storm for 2026 as it endures an average of 20 tropical cyclones a year, with around 8 to 9 making landfall — making the Philippines one of the world’s most typhoon-prone countries
As of 3 a.m. Wednesday, the LPA was located 755 km. east of Davao City, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Its trough will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas, the Davao Region, Caraga, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon.
PAGASA forecast rains in Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora due to the northeast monsoon.
PAGASA added that moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon will also bring light rains to the Cordillera region and the rest of Cagayan Valley, and isolated light rains to the Ilocos Region and the rest of Central Luzon.
The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers caused by the easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are forecast in Northern Luzon, and the eastern sections of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate coastal waters, PAGASA said.
